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Montevideo, September 21st 2024 - 10:29 UTC

Tag: Central Bank of Bolivia

  • Monday, July 22nd 2024 - 08:24 UTC

    Bolivian gov't planning new moves to tackle soaring US dollar

    Cusicanqui believes that a trade surplus should result in more US dollars available

    The Bolivian Government of President Luis Arce Catacora is taking bold steps to keep the exchange rate between the local currency and the US dollar from soaring any further, Planning Minister Sergio Cusicanqui said Sunday. “In view of the speculative scenario of the US currency, it is necessary to examine what is happening and take other measures from the Government,” the minister explained.

  • Monday, October 15th 2018 - 19:16 UTC

    New 50 bolivianos bill released as scheduled

    The historical characters found on the new Bs 50 note are José Manuel Baca “Cañoto,” Pablo Zárate Willka and the Tacana Indian Bruno Racua.

    Bolivia's Central Bank (BCB) Monday launched the new 50 bolivianos note (worth around 7.3 US dollars), following the recent release of the 10 and 20 bills.